Jeremie Frimpong Could Be Liverpool’s New Attacking Trump Card
Liverpool’s first signing of the summer, Jeremie Frimpong, may not be getting the attention he deserves—but his potential impact on the team could be huge. With support from data provided by FotMob, let’s explore how Frimpong might become a key figure under Arne Slot.
An Attacking Threat from the Back
Although primarily used as an attacking wing-back by Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, Frimpong’s offensive contributions were significant—and with good reason. Last season, he scored 5 goals and provided 6 assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances, making him one of the club’s top contributors behind only Patrik Schick (22) and fellow new Red Florian Wirtz (23).
No full-back in the Bundesliga registered more shots on target than Frimpong (16), and he was among the top 5% for total shots (34). He also created 30 chances for teammates, further underlining his attacking instincts.
A Constant Menace in the Final Third
Frimpong’s style makes him a real threat for opposing defenders. His stats per 90 minutes in 2024/25 show:
- 0.97 successful dribbles (top 14%)
- 4.53 touches in the opponent’s box (top 1%)
- 1.2 fouls won (top 13%)
He consistently drives at defenders and often comes out on top, even if it earns him a reputation for being fouled often.
Defensive Concerns Overstated
Some have questioned Frimpong’s defensive capabilities, but those close to him maintain he sees himself as a natural right-back. His numbers back that up:
- 75.8% tackle success rate (top 10%)
- 0.81 possessions won in the final third per 90 (top 1%)
- Only dribbled past 0.5 times per 90 (top 23%)
These figures suggest he’s more than capable of holding his own in defense.
How He Fits at Liverpool
Frimpong is expected to provide competition for Conor Bradley at right-back. Although he arrives with more experience and a £29.5 million price tag, there’s no assumption he’ll walk straight into the starting XI.
Slot might rotate between Bradley and Frimpong depending on the tactical demands of each match. While Bradley offers non-stop overlapping runs, Frimpong brings sharper attacking quality and could be Slot’s go-to option when Liverpool need extra firepower from the right.
By combining with Mohamed Salah, Frimpong could help create overloads on the right flank, becoming a hidden weapon in Liverpool’s offensive arsenal.
And crucially, the data shows he’s not just an attacking outlet—he’s a well-rounded full-back. If he hits the ground running, Frimpong might turn out to be one of the best-value signings of the summer.
